Transitions of Care/Critical Care/Heart Failure

Research Summary: Transitions of Care/Critical Care

Dr. Namba is currently a Transitions of Care pharmacist at UC San Diego Healthcare System. Prior to joining the faculty at UCSD SSPPS, Dr. Namba served as the medical ICU pharmacist at UCSD Hillcrest hospital and as a faculty preceptor for the ICU and cardiology rotations.

Her primary research interests reside within acute care (specifically critical care and heart failure), resuscitation, and transitions of care. She is also interested in the role of simulation in pharmacist training.

Dr. Namba joined the faculty at the UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in February 2012.

Key Contributions to Pharmaceutical Sciences

Co-developed an interprofessional education event simulation exercise in conjunction with UCSD School of Medicine and USD School of Nursing

Co-developed and implemented protocols for the use of analgesia, sedation and delirium in ICU patients at UCSD Health. Participated in the development of county-wide guidelines with the San Diego County Patient Safety Council.

Co-developed a simulation-based training program for pharmacists and pharmacy residents in Advanced Resuscitation Training